Capabilities Statement
Specialized consulting services for companies in the Defense, Space, Aerospace, Medical Device, Electronics Design & Manufacturing, Materials Science highly-regulated industries.
A. Beth Kensington, MBA
CEO and Principal Consultant
Beth.Kensington@Forza51.com
13575 58th St., STE 200
Clearwater, FL 33760
Phone: 617-466-6065
Forza 51's management consulting services focus on our clients' most critical issues and opportunities in the areas of market/commercialization, operations, technology, and R&D. Our deep expertise and a SWAT Team approach ensure a productive path forward to capture value.
Our proprietary assessment model focuses on uncovering investment risks in the areas of market, technology, operations, and R&D to ensure program success from SBIR / STTR Phase 1 through to Commercialization or for M&A activities ranging from target search to due diligence to integration, and scaling.
CERTIFICATIONS
Federal:
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB in progress)
State of Florida:
Women-Owned Enterprise
Certified 10-16-2023
Core Competencies
From the strategy to the transaction through to the integration phase, we use our proprietary assessment model to mitigate risks quantifiably across four critical vectors: market, technology, operations, and R&D designed to complement legal, finance, and accounting advisory services. Our focus is primarily on industries with complex products that are challenging to integrate and scale, including defense, space, aerospace, electronics, and medical device. Our deep expertise within these industries and for highly specialized, complex applications enables Forza 51 to deliver superior results.
≫ Due Diligence Deep Dive Beyond the Financials
≫ Risk Assessment: Markets and Operations
≫ Pre-Integration Optimization
≫ Post-Acquisition 100-day Planning
≫ Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
≫ Value Creation: Top and Bottom Lines
CAGE Code (in progress)
UEI # V1B3WDHFZT19
DUNS 10-501-6355
HUBZone Qualified
PCS Codes
DF01 IT Management & Strategic Planning
7F20 IT Management
Past Performance
Naprotek, LLC
Contact: Daniel Everitt, CEO
Contract Length: 16 months
Scope of Work:
Performed post-acquisition integration with the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team and established the marketing and sales operations functions. Evaluated current state and identified future state people, processes and technology. Successfully built the marketing function and implemented best-in-class SaaS solutions to establish and grow the sales funnel. Launched media campaigns with above average results. Built new brand that incorporated three acquisitions.
Forensic Economist Group
Contact: David J Zaumeyer, CEO
Contract Length: 15 months
Scope of Work:
Evaluated the current state of people capabilities, processes and technologies, developed operationally efficient processes, led SaaS solutions analysis, made tech recommendations, and implemented cloud-based systems with data management best practices. In addition, revitalized the branding, built contacts databased, and launched new marketing capabilities.
ForeOptics / Draken (client)
Contact: Lynn Borek, Partner
Contract Length: 8 months
Scope of Work:
Assisted with preparing client for private equity investment by improving and documenting best-in-class processes and critical documentation as well as IT system analysis and solution recommendations.
For ForeOptics, assisted CEO with product development of data-driven predictive analytics software product designed to improve strategic decision-making based on empirical data integrated with industry trends and macro economic factors.
Benchmark Electronics
Contact: Scott Hicar, CIO
Length: 34 months
Scope of Work:
Analyzed, recommended, negotiated contracts for best-in-class electronics design (DFX) software with Gov-Cloud solutions in compliance with ITAR, NIST, CMMC standards for Lark Engineering, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary.
For Benchmark Electronics established demand generation operations with digital enablement solutions, global ERP evaluation and system selection, data management with improved data privacy protections.
OnLogic
Contact: Brett Manchini, EVP
Contract Length: 6 months
Scope of Work:
Researched and evaluated technology inflection points with a focus on 5G and 6G
applications to identify potential risks and opportunities. Development targets were set for
key emerging applications across OnLogic’s eight core markets, incorporating geo-regional
considerations to align with market-specific demands and risk profiles. The emergence of AI
and machine learning was analyzed for its impact on these markets, identifying both
opportunities and potential disruptions.
To mitigate market risks, strategic language, technical solutions, value propositions, and
scripts were developed, synchronized, and deployed. These tools were designed for the
Business Development Team, enabling them to address identified risks and opportunities
while ensuring consistent alignment with market risk mitigation objectives. This approach
ensured proactive navigation of market uncertainties and maximized the advantages of
technological advancements.
Precision Circuit Technologies
Contact: James Rathburn, Founder
Contract Length: 24 months
Scope of Work:A market strategy and implementation scheme were established for a start-up that was
revitalized through the reacquisition of a suite of technology patents. Three distinct product
areas were defined, with collateral materials developed to support go-to-market (GTM)
activities in a pre-seed environment, strategically staged for deployment as seed funding
accelerates. Numerous presentations were delivered to various investor classes, including
venture capitalists, angel investors, and strategic partners, with tailored investor deck content
to support funding efforts.
Additionally, LinkedIn and email campaigns were structured to facilitate outreach to a
nationwide pool of angel investors. Attendance at select technology conferences was
organized, accompanied by professional collateral and performance analytics. A new website was launched, supported by written articles and other materials to maximize visibility and
exposure for the start-up, contributing to investor engagement and broader market
awareness.
Coast-to-Coast Circuits and CPC (Equity Partner)
Contact: Ed Porter, President
Contract Length: 24 months
Scope of Work:
Continuous business and market intelligence was provided for Aerospace, Defense, Medical,
and high-reliability Industrial and Computing applications in the U.S. marketplace. A
comprehensive market strategy was developed from the ground up, establishing new
business channels and forming an independent representative network to manage these
channels effectively.
A new technology license featuring disruptive material and processing qualities was
introduced, following the development of a margin risk model in collaboration with the
equity partner. This model mathematically compared conservative, static, and optimistic
return scenarios, enabling a clear understanding of the potential risks and rewards of the
license investment. The strategy ensured the alignment of market opportunities with the
investment’s risk profile, facilitating informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
DigitalGlobe
Contact: Scott Hicar, CIO
Length: 18 months
Scope of Work:
Led inaugural declassified data digital transformation for newly formed commercial line-of-business integrating both space and aerial imagery into commercially viable solutions.
Launched first interactive point-of-view solution leveraging all available layers of digital imagery for defense logistics associated with preparation for 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
Developed commercialization plan and marketing launch for aerial imagery division of commercial imagery.
Proactively integrated digital imagery and associated metadata with an app designed specifically for emergency response communications regarding the catastrophic 2011 Boulder Fourmile Fire.
NAICS Codes
541618 Management Consulting
541690 Technical Consulting Services
541613 Marketing Consulting Services
518210 Compute Infrastructure, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related
541990 Technical Services
541519 Computer Related Services
519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
Differentiators
» Trusted advisor to Investors, Boards, and C-level Executives
» Strategic mix of technology and business expertise
» Quantifying risks and identifying value-driving synergies